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Clark County business briefing, April 27, 2024

WEBThis Earth Day, Clark County Public Health honored environmental sustainability leaders in local K-12 schools and businesses with the 2024 Green Awards. …

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Clark County Sheriff’s Office’s program lets deputies call …

WEBThe Clark County Sheriff's Office reported success in the first 90 days of its co-responder program. The program, launched in December, pairs mental health …

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For Washington patients with serious mental illness, this …

WEBNow, as several cities like New York and San Francisco move to expand involuntary commitment in response to the growing mental health crisis, a handful of …

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In Washington, it might soon be easier to get mental …

WEBWashington is heading into a new stage as it tries to develop better systems for responding to mental health crises: It's placing counselors for its 988 mental …

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Idaho attorney general questions doctors’ claims of …

WEBThe federal government and Idaho doctors have told a different story. In the amicus briefs and interviews, physicians and St. Luke’s Health System said there’s fear …

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Stroke, hemorrhage, sepsis: Idaho doctors detail ways …

WEBJamie Richmond, Boise, dressed as a pregnant Statue of Liberty during a rally at the Idaho Capitol in Boise, Idaho, on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Hundreds gathered …

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Seahawks wrap up 8-player draft class that brings a …

WEBFILE - Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Feb. 27, 2024. …

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Washington Department of Health releases updated …

WEBPublished: March 18, 2024, 4:17pm. Share: COVID-19 test kitsfrom iHealth. (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times/TNS) The Washington State Department of Health …

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Rainier Springs opening fills need in Clark County

WEBTreating mental health and substance use in Clark County took a step forward this week. Rainier Springs, 2805 N.E. 129th St., in Vancouver, held its “soft …

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George Kirby strikes out a career-high 12 as the Mariners …

WEBGeorge Kirby struck out a career-high 12 batters in seven scoreless innings, Ty France hit a two-run homer and the Seattle Mariners beat the Arizona …

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Key health takeaways from WA’s 2024 legislative session

WEBKey health takeaways from WA’s 2024 legislative session. By Elise Takahama, The Seattle Times. Published: March 18, 2024, 6:00am. Share: FILE - Rep. …

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Idaho needs doctors. But many don’t want to come. What that …

WEBThe report notes that Idaho had 268 obstetricians in August 2022, and by November 2023, was down to 210 obstetricians, a loss of dozens of obstetricians during …

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That ‘stomach flu’ could be norovirus, say Clark County health

WEBIn Clark County, norovirus cases are not reported to Clark County Public Health (and neither is flu), so there’s no way to determine the county’s actual number of …

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What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that’s sparked a …

WEBFILE - Containers of Zyn, a Phillip Morris smokeless nicotine pouch, are displayed for sale among other nicotine and tobacco products at a newsstand Friday, …

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East Vancouver couple prevail over homeowners association on …

WEBThe Landesbergs moved to Fairway Village in 2015. A year later, the Fairway Village Homeowners Association board of directors added a time restriction on …

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PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center’s new emergency …

WEBCommunity hub. On the second floor of the emergency department, a new concept called the Community Health Hub will provide patients with additional resources …

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Top Stories: The end of BowFlex; another In-N-Out; Battle Ground

WEBWill the sun return? Eventually. Check out our local weather forecast before you head outside.. Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. 1. …

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Your health care costs went up in 2023. It won’t stop

WEBCompanies are scrambling to find health care plans good enough to entice employees while coverage costs are expected to rise another 6.5% in 2024, according …

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Controversial proposal to regulate hospital mergers advances in

WEBResearch from KFF, a health policy research organization, has found that provider mergers and hospital consolidations can lead to higher prices and reduced …

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Pool at LA Fitness in Hazel Dell reopens after repairs made

WEBPatrons of LA Fitness’ Hazel Dell location can finally celebrate the long-awaited reopening of the gym’s pool. Staff at the facility confirmed the pool reopened Tuesday. …

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Veterans Affairs to upgrade Vancouver medical campus

WEBThe VA Portland/Vancouver Health Care system announced plans to construct a primary care, mental health and virtual care facility in Vancouver at a cost of …

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PeaceHealth nurses announce plan to picket outside hospital April …

WEBNurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver will picket outside the hospital April 18. Employees represented by the Washington State Nurses …

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PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center seeking new members to …

WEBPeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is seeking new members to join its Patient & Family Advisory Council to provide feedback around patient experiences …

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Over 200 employees hired to staff Tukwila behavioral hospital …

WEBWashington has hired a little over 200 employees to staff a Tukwila psychiatric hospital the state bought in August for nearly $30 million, according to Jo …

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Here’s good news for those insured by Regence who feared losing

WEBOn Jan. 23, Regence BlueShield announced it was involved in negotiations with MultiCare following a contract termination action invoked by the health system …

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As union lawsuit falters, state readies Tukwila psychiatric hospital

WEBThe state plans to acquire Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital under a nearly $30 million purchase agreement. (Washington State Governor's Office) The state is …

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Past, present Hanford nuclear workers getting federal help for lung

WEBFor more information about federal and state compensation programs for ill current and past Hanford workers or there survivors, contact the Hanford Workforce …

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First known outbreak of deadly fungus C. auris confirmed in WA

WEBClaire Bostrom-Smith, manager of King County’s health care-associated infections program, said in the blog post that C. auris is particularly concerning because …

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